Washington Administrative Code
Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of
CHILD CARE AGENCIES/LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Chapter 388-147 - Licensing requirements for child placing agency and adoption services
FIRE SAFETY
Medical Safety
Section 388-147-1635 - Am I required to assess a child's need for immediate medical attention?
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 388-147-1635
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) When a child first enters out-of-home care, an initial health screen is required as soon as possible but no later than five days after entering your program. You must also make reasonable attempts to obtain the following health history:
(a) Allergies;
(b) All currently prescribed medications;
and
(c) Any special physical or
mental health issues.
(2) If the child remains in placement beyond seventy-two hours, you must contact the child's DSHS worker, parent, or legal guardian to obtain the following information:
(a) The date of the child's last
physical/dental exam;
(b) A history
of immunizations; and
(c) Clinical
and medical diagnoses and treatment plans.
(3) When a child leaves your care, the health history of the child must be retained by your agency or returned to the department.
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